Category Archives: Careers in Retailing

This category includes both articles and videos related to planning for a career in retailing or advancing in a retailing career.

Retailers Experimenting with Mobile Devices and the Job Search

Many retailers have been using some form of computerized job search tools for a quite. Now — slowly — retailers have begun incorporating mobile media in the process. As reported by Lauren Weber for the Wall Street Journal: “‘With the … Continue reading

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What Does Your “Career” Mean to You?

Consider these observations from J. T. O’Donnell, a career planning expert: “Honestly, what’s your definition of ‘career’? Have you ever written it out and really looked closely at it? Better still, have you ever made sure your definition is accurate? … Continue reading

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Inc.’s List of the Most Audacious Entrepreneurs

Being a successful entrepreneur is tough — and it requires a lot of hard work and persistence. This year Inc. published a very interesting — and fun — “Most Audacious” entrepreneurs’ list, noting that: “Starting a company from scratch is, … Continue reading

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